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Rep. Jeff Duncan shares insights on Capitol Hill experiences and disaster recovery efforts

In recent tweets from November 18-19, Rep. Jeff Duncan discusses impactful meetings at Capitol Hill and announces disaster recovery efforts for South Carolinians after Hurricane Helene.

By Upstate SC News | Nov 19, 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Anderson County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Anderson County received $2.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Upstate SC News | Feb 29, 2024

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Oconee County in 2021

By Upstate SC News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oconee County received $451,169 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Pickens County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pickens County received $264,854 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Greenville County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Greenville County received $545,129 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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281 Oconee County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Upstate SC News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Oconee County received $1,044,453 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Pickens County receive in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Pickens County received $351,267 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Anderson County farmers in 2021 reached $1,286,872

By Upstate SC News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Anderson County received $1,286,872 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Abbeville County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Abbeville County received $413,207 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Greenwood Pastor Tony Foster Serves as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Following the completion of Pastor Tony Foster’s prayer and Guest Chaplaincy duties at the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement:

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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Announce Legislative Hearing on Securing America’s Energy Future

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 11, House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) announced a legislative hearing titled “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Updating Policies for Efficient, Predictable Licensing and Deployment.”

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Rep. Duncan Releases a Statement After Federal Judge Slaps Down FTC’s Overreach

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 12, 2023

In response to the United States District Court Northern District of California rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for an injunction to delay Microsoft’s private business proceedings as they planned to merge with Activision Blizzard, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement regarding theruling:

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Rep. Duncan Sent a Letter to President Biden Inviting him to South Carolina’s Third District

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Congressman Jeff Duncan sent a letter to the White House ahead of President Biden’s visit to South Carolina asking the president to visit South Carolina’s Third District on Thursday to meet with those most affected by his administration’s policies.

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Rep. Duncan Released a Statement Following Biden’s Unconstitutional Loan Bailout Being Struck Down

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 5, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court eliminating the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional student loan bailout, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s Biden v. Nebraska ruling:

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Rep. Duncan Celebrates the Protection of First Amendment Religious Freedoms following the Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 4, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court striking down the Colorado law forcing speech, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis:

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Rep. Duncan Celebrates the Supreme Court’s Elimination of Race-based Admissions Preferences for Colleges

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 3, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court eliminating so-called “Affirmative Action” race-based admissions preferences, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College decision:

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Rep. Duncan Celebrates Supreme Court’s Ruling in Kerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

By Upstate SC News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Jeff Duncan released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s Tuesday decision in Kerr v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.

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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement in Response to Hunter Biden’s Charges

By Upstate SC News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Congressman Jeff Duncan released the following statement in response to Hunter Biden reaching an agreement with federal prosecutors to plead guilty to the lower charges of two tax misdemeanors and illegal possession of a firearm.

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Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan's Remarks During North Carolina Field Hearing

By Upstate SC News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) delivered opening remarks on June 16 at the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Field Hearing in Moore County, NC, titled “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience

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Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan to NRC: “This is an Exciting Time in Nuclear Energy”

By Upstate SC News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks on June 14th’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America.”